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Montgomery County COVID-19 Statistics for April 16 According to the Montgomery County Department of Health of Health, 26.9% of the county’s residents are fully vaccinated and 44.3% have received the first dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Preregistration, which is the first step to obtain a vaccine at county clinics, is currently open […]

April 16 marks the 9th annual Bethesda Film Fest, a documentary film festival featuring the works of local filmmakers, uncovering stories of the DMV and beyond. First on the lineup is Isabelle Carbonell’s “A Mirror of the Earth.” Carbonell is an award-winning documentary filmmaker from Rockville. Her film’s subject is a small mining town in […]

What began as two brothers in a quarantine project evolved into an award-winning film addressing the number one challenge currently facing the Chesapeake Bay — water quality. Andrew and Eric Braker’s film “A Journey Upstream” takes an adventure through the Chesapeake Bay and tells the story of two fish species which assist in understanding the […]

The number of Montgomery County COVID-19 cases now stands at 2,133 according to the statistics released Thursday morning by the Maryland Department of Health. Montgomery County cases increased by 200 since Wednesday. The number of COVID-19 deaths in the county is 56 confirmed and 14 probable. The Maryland Department of Health now reports the number […]

Partly cloudy today with a high temperature near 50 degrees. Check out the weather forecast. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County for Thursday, April 16. 1. Face Masks Required on Buses: Starting today, passengers on Ride On buses must wear face masks. Any passenger who does not comply with this mandate “may […]

The Montgomery County Council is asking residents to give testimony about County Executive Marc Elrich’s recommended Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget.  The council will hold two remote public hearings on Thursday, April 16 at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Residents can give live testimony during the hearing through phone call, and can call 240-777-7803 to sign […]

American comedy icon Carol Burnett comes to Montgomery County for one performance later this month. The six-time Emmy winner presents an evening of unscripted comedy including an opportunity for the audience to engage with Burnett.  The performance takes place at Strathmore Thursday, July 25 at 8 p.m. The Music Center at Strathmore is located at […]

Today is Tuesday, April 16. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Voice Recognition Technology for Seniors: Paul Burden, founder of Our Voice, demonstrates Alexa and other voice recognition devices to assist seniors aging in place. 2. All Things Frogs:  Join county environmental protection staff for training about local frogs and toads and […]

This month marks the 49th anniversary of “Earth Month,” a global campaign that stresses the importance of protecting the planet’s air, land and water. Events are scheduled throughout the month for Montgomery County residents to learn about and take part in preserving the environment. “Learn About Organic Lawn Care” at the Rock Creek Conservancy Office […]

The Gaithersburg Police Foundation will return to Dogfish Head Alehouse for its most popular fundraiser of the year. This is the tenth consecutive year for the event, which raises money for the nonprofit organization supporting Gaithersburg’s Police Department. The daylong event will be held on April 16 from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. The restaurant […]